Purpose-built for performance

When Pioneer DJ debuted its DDJ-REV series, the company delivered a flexible tool optimized for battles. While the DDJ-REV5 is a shoo-in for any battle, its array of versatile, cutting-edge performance features will guarantee victory in any musical arena. Sixteen performance pads provide a slew of opportunities, from the standard likes of Hot Cue, Roll Saved Loop, and Sampler functions to impressively flexible musical tools. The all-new Piano Play mode, for example, transforms the 16 pads into a series of cue-point triggers that are arranged by semitones and mapped to the buttons like the white and black keys of a piano. With three different scales available, you’ve got a completely new way to envision how your tracks and parts relate to one another. Furthermore, Combo Pad mode splits each deck’s eight respective pads into a customizable combination of performance modes.

Versatile stem separation for uninhibited remix possibilities

The DDJ-REV5’s onboard compatibility with Serato DJ Pro and rekordbox isn’t just for seamlessly moving between two USB-C-connected computers across both pieces of software. Dedicated, backlit pads are designed to provide instant access to stems from any track, broken out by vocals, drums, basses, and melodies when using Serato DJ Pro. With rekordbox, stems are separated by vocals, drums, and a more-inclusive instrument category. You’re even able to adjust the volume of and mute stems individually for dynamic, real-time mixing and mash-ups. Deck Move and Dual Deck modes grant even more flexibility: the former allowing you quick, one-button deck movement; the latter lets you control the two decks of each side simultaneously. Taken together, your creative potential for mind-melting remixes and mash-ups is virtually limitless.

Unlimited streaming potential

Expanding on the DDJ-REV5's multimode compatibility with rekordbox and Serato DJ, the software-fueled possibilities of your mixing magic don't end with the limits of your library. Serato DJ Pro and DJ Lite, as well as rekordbox, each feature integrated support with major streaming services, letting you effortlessly weave millions of tracks, platform-exclusive releases, and essential playlists into your mixing flow. With Apple Music, SoundCloud, Tidal, Beatsource, and Beatport (Serato only), works from your favorite DJs, producers, creators, and curators are yours to wield.

Advanced transition control and inspiring arrangements

With the DDJ-REV5, Pioneer DJ sought to blend the tactility and ethos of analog-style open-format scratching with cutting-edge control. Each large jog wheel is textured to resemble a vinyl record, while the hyper-precise Magvel crossfader is constructed from rugged metal to hold up to the most aggressive beat juggling. The jog wheels can even be customized via the Jog Feel feature, allowing you to dial in the perfect weight for your style. With so many onboard performance tools to explore, you might find yourself wishing you had more hands. Fortunately, Pioneer DJ has yet another innovative tool to help with that: Auto bpm Transitioning. All you need to do is cue the number of bars for the transition to take place, select the starting point of the next track, and DDJ-REV5 does the rest, automatically adjusting the tempo at a rate consistent with the gap. Plus, Stems, Auto Loop, and Key Lock controls can be implemented with these transitions so you can get hands-on with the three dedicated FX slots, lever FX, per-deck 3-band EQ, multimode filters, or any other performance tool for complex, detailed, and explosive transitions.

What Pioneer Says...

The DDJ-REV5 is a new-generation controller with Serato DJ Pro and rekordbox compatibility. This 2-channel unit offers an authentic scratch experience and innovative features including its large jogs, MAGVEL FADER, dedicated buttons for Stems control, the first-ever Auto BPM Transition, and Piano Play mode.

Large jog wheels and MAGVEL FADER for dynamic scratching

The large jog wheels are responsive, reliable, and easy to operate – with a feel just like those on classic CDJ units – and they each include a display with playhead position so you’ll always know where you are in the track. You can also customize the Jog Feel to find your perfect jog wheel “weight”. The MAGVEL FADER is slick, robust, and ready to translate every tiny movement you make so you can scratch with precision.

Scratch-style layout for open-format freedom

The long tempo sliders on the DDJ-REV5 run horizontally above the deck sections while the Performance Pads and Lever FX are placed in the mixer section for dynamic performances, emulating the PLX Series deck + DJM-S Series mixer setups loved by open-format DJs around the world. Thanks to the proximity of the pads, levers, and faders, you can fuse scratching with pad play and effects.

Dedicated buttons for easy Stems control

Easily make live mashups and remixes using the Stems buttons on the DDJ-REV5. Your tracks will be split into Stems within the software – vocals, melody, bass, and drums in Serato DJ Pro, or vocal, drums, and inst (other instruments including bass and synths) in rekordbox – which you can play separately.

• Stems Mute/Solo Solo or mute the different Stems to create your own mashups on the fly.
• Stems Separate Isolate different Stems of a track on separate decks to make live remixes.
• Stems Level Use the EQ knobs to adjust the volume for separate Stems.

You can use the different Stems in combination with Deck Move, so it’s easy to make and control multiple live mashups and remixes at once.

New Auto BPM Transition for smooth mixing

Mixing between musical genres with vastly different tempos is easy with the new Auto BPM Transition. Choose a number of bars for the transition and, when you press the button, the playing track will gradually change tempo to match the one loaded to the other deck so you can seamlessly mix or drop in the new track. You can also set Stems, Auto Loop, and Key Lock control to be applied during the transition.

New Piano Play mode for intuitive musical performances

Just like Pitch Play, you can use the 16 Performance Pads to trigger a cue point in different semitones. But, with the new Piano Play mode, pitch changes are arranged so the pads form a piano keyboard, with the “white” keys on the bottom row and the “black” ones at the top. Choose from 3 scales and, even if you have no knowledge of musical theory or scales, you’ll find it easy to play a tune.

Multiple inputs and outputs plus 2 USB Type-C ports for smooth DJ transitions

You can use the DDJ-REV5 as the center of a larger setup thanks to its wide variety of inputs and outputs, including an XLR master out that’s perfect for use in professional environments. There are 2 USB Type-C ports for PC/Mac too, making it easy to swap between DJs with a simple flick of a switch on the controller.

Serato DJ Pro and rekordbox plug-and-play compatibility

Choose your favorite software and start DJing right away. You can simply plug the DDJ-REV5 into a PC/Mac running the latest version of Serato DJ Pro or rekordbox to use either application for free – you don’t need a license key or subscription. A voucher for the Serato Pitch 'n Time DJ expansion pack is also included.